Power Systems Research Engineer — Real-Time Monitoring Tools

National Energy System Operator Limited; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on company performance

26 days annual leave

Contributory pension (double match up)

NESO Savings Plan with 50% match

Flexible benefits programme

Job summary

National Energy System Operator (NESO) in the UK seeks a technically strong engineer or researcher with power systems expertise to develop real-time monitoring tools for the Electricity Control Room. The role emphasizes applying theory to practice in stability, dynamics and wide-area monitoring.

You may be in industry, academia or pursuing a PhD, and will collaborate with engineers, users and technology teams to deliver practical operational solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of power system operation, stability and dynamics.
• Knowledge or research in synchrophasors, PMUs, WAMS or real-time monitoring technologies.
• Degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems or related STEM field.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical solutions.
• Interest in applying expertise to tools that support real-time electricity operation.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance real-time monitoring and situational awareness tools for the Electricity Control Room.
• Apply knowledge of stability and dynamics to shape practical operational solutions.
• Translate complex concepts into clear technical requirements for tool development.
• Collaborate with Control Room users, engineers and suppliers to implement solutions.
• Support development and application of synchrophasor, PMU and WAMS capabilities.

Skills

Power systems knowledge

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

PhD in Power Systems

Tools

PMUs

Synchrophasors

WAMS

Job description

National Energy System Operator (NESO) in the UK seeks a technically strong engineer or researcher with power systems expertise to develop real-time monitoring tools for the Electricity Control Room. The role emphasizes applying theory to practice in stability, dynamics and wide-area monitoring.

You may be in industry, academia or pursuing a PhD, and will collaborate with engineers, users and technology teams to deliver practical operational solutions.